Although not quite a Legendary lady! A legend nonetheless was the late Hollywood agent, Irving Paul Lazar aka "Swifty" who was born today in NY in 1907. Swifty Lazar as he is known but not to his friends as he apparently hated the name, which he got from Humphrey Bogart as Irving made three deals in one day for him. As well as Bogart, he also represented Legends, Lauren Bacall, Cher, Noel Coward, Cary Grant, Gene Kelly, Madonna and of course Joan! During her Random House case, one of the most vital ingredient in her victory was the clause in her book contract that stated they pay Joan, no matter if they liked the manuscript or not, providing she submitted a complete work. ( Or words to that effect). Lazar died in 1993 aged 86, from complications arising from diabetes. A true Hollywood player. Happy Birthday Irving!!
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